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Karitane Point surf break

Karitane Point surfForecast / Otago / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 11 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Karitane Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Karitane Point sea temperature is
16.2° C
 (Which is 3.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karitane Point this week:

The surf forecast for Karitane Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Karitane Point in the next 12 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 17th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 17th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 11th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karitane Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun morning, light winds from the NW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sat
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
NNE
1.3
NE
0.9
NE
0.4
NE
0.2
ENE
0.1
NE
0.5
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.7
NE
0.2
ENE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.6
NE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.8
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
Period(s) (?)578101010344867888765667
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)31151962310467146913484037324053748799
Wind
(km/h)
30
NNW
45
WNW
35
W
35
SW
35
WSW
25
SW
10
NNW
10
NE
15
NE
0
N
5
ESE
5
SSW
5
NNW
10
SSE
15
ESE
10
ENE
10
ENE
20
NE
5
NNE
5
NE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
on		oncross-
on		glassglassglassglasscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onglasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:04PM
1.53
10:30AM
1.52
11:04PM
1.51
11:27AM
1.49
12:01AM
1.51
12:21PM
1.48
12:52AM
1.54
1:10PM
1.49
1:39AM
1.59
1:55PM
1.52
2:22AM
1.64
2:37PM
1.56
3:02AM
1.69
3:16PM
1.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:14AM
0.40
4:42PM
0.39
5:09AM
0.46
5:33PM
0.43
6:02AM
0.49
6:22PM
0.44
6:52AM
0.49
7:08PM
0.43
7:40AM
0.47
7:53PM
0.40
8:24AM
0.44
8:36PM
0.36
9:07AM
0.40
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sat
17
Sunrise-6:01--6:01--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:09-
Sunset--9:27--9:27--9:25--9:25--9:24--9:23--9:23
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------41-21--1--
Temp. °C222320131518131616141613131313141616161817
Feels °C (?)171513581191313131513121211141313161917
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Information about the Karitane Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Karitane Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Karitane Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Karitane Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Karitane Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Karitane Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Otago? If you are looking for accommodation near Karitane Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Otago, consider staying in Dunedin which is 29 km (18 miles) away.

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